Finding shades of autumn around here at this time of year is definitely a challenge! Let's see how I did!
Little J, Big J and I went out this past weekend in search of this week's challenge colour, orange. I may have mentioned in my last Shades of Autumn post that we typically get yellows here in Calgary, and we're already just about at the end of our fall season. Many years it would have snowed by now, but the snow has held off so far. <crossing fingers and knocking on wood in the hopes that it continues a little longer>
The oranges we see at this time of year are mostly mixed with brown.
Still very pretty, I think.
Still very pretty, I think.
In my garden, red and yellow give an impression of orange.
I think technically the 'orange' in this photo reads more so as brown.
I think that's as close as it's going to get!
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I intended to get some photos of the little gaffer among the leaves again, and we had a trip planned to a pumpkin patch and corn maze, but Little J had a tummy ache and we had to head home before we could even begin. Hubby snapped this photo of him curled up in my arms. Poor fella!
In just a few days, there will be plenty of orange decorating the neighbourhood as we all prepare for Hallowe'en. Here's one from the vault: Little J, Age 3, Hallowe'en 2010.
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Be sure to check out the amazing photos linked up at the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. There are some very talented photographers showcasing some beautiful work there (as well as some amateurs like myself).
i love all things autumn! fall foliage, pumpkins, orange hues! i wish we had autumn here!
ReplyDeleteGreat fall photos--cute little one also :) Hope he's feeling better!
ReplyDeleteJanie, I love the fall too. I'd be totally okay with doing away with winter and having nothing but fall for about six months of the year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebecca. :) Yes, he's fine. A nap in the car and a rest at home with a hot water bottle was all that he needed.
Awww he's so cute. What's he gonna be this year?
ReplyDeleteLove the shots!! The branch with only but a few leaves left is stunning. And so is Little J on the beat :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I love the color and dof in the second one!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you had to miss the pumpkin patch. Glad he's now fine.
Great orange shots! Sorry your little man wasn't feeling well.
ReplyDeleteOrange is my very favorite color and The Hubbys as well. Pictures are sooo pretty, we have fall allergies so the pics are much more fun for me than being out there in it lol
ReplyDeleteRachel, at first he said he was going to be a policeman. Then, after reminding him that he was a policeman last year, he decided on either a knight or a fireman. I'm thinking fireknight, but he may not go for that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stasha! I love when I point my camera at something and it takes a pretty picture! :) Someday I will know what I am doing. Little J was pretty funny last year - blowing his whistle and sticking his hand out to stop the cars passing by.
Thanks Cedar! It's looking like snow this weekend, but we may try again to get to the pumpkin patch.
Thanks Jen. These things happen, right? Just glad I can be there to make things better with hugs and kisses! :)
BF, my boys love orange too. Perfect compliment to my favourite colour, blue! Sorry to hear about the allergies - I get them in the spring - no fun!
I love your entries this week! I'm a total amateur too, but I love how participating in photo challenges makes me step up my game. It also makes me look around for new subject matter.
ReplyDeleteI hope Jack is feeling better by now!
Your fall photos are gorgeous! I love fall...it's my most favorite season of the bunch. The little ones are adorable!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I'm sorry Jack wasn't feeling very well...I hope he's better now. He sure does make a handsome policeman!
ReplyDeleteAmanda, that's so true. I've missed taking photos. It was fun to have a mission!
ReplyDeleteKate thank-you. I love fall too!
Thanks Jacqui. He's all better now!
I love the shots on the leaves. Yellow ones, orange ones, brown ones. They're lovely. (I don't experience Autumn where I live, so it's great reading this post.)
ReplyDeleteLovely leaf shots - the colours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of fall. Hope your little one is feeling better
ReplyDeleteClaudine, thanks! I would definitely miss fall (but I'd be okay with missing a winter or two).
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara! The yellow leaves are from a Pincherry tree, and the red in the background is from a group of Cotoneasters.
Thank-you, Saun. He is feeling all better now. :)
Hope your little one feels better. Love your shots. :) Thanks for joining us in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. I'm so excited about next week's theme: RED! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteKristi, he's much better. Thanks! :) I'm very excited about the RED challenge next week too!
ReplyDeleteSuch great pictures! They are making me nostalgic for falls back home.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara. Soon it will be winter here. Wanna trade places for a few months? ;)
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